Is a fuel injector service necessary?

A fuel injector service is often performed because an engine is malfunctioning and signs point to one or more faulty fuel injectors. Identification and repair of a fuel injector malfunction - one that is dirty, leaking, or otherwise inoperative - helps you to maintain engine efficiency and peak performance. Otherwise, if the service is ignored or delayed, you may see your engine lose power, hesitate when you press the throttle, run roughly, and cost you more at the fuel pump.

Is it better to clean or replace fuel injectors?

As a general rule, replacing an old, high mileage part with a new one is better than simply cleaning and reinstalling the old part. However, the cost of fuel injectors on some vehicle makes and models can be extremely high. When purchasing new fuel injectors is cost-prohibitive, fuel injector service performed by a qualified technician is a worthwhile investment.

How long does a fuel injector service take?

How long a fuel injector service takes can vary depending on your vehicle make and model and the equipment and methods used by your technician. If service to the system can be done without the need to remove the fuel injectors from the engine, the procedure might be done in an hour or so. Otherwise, the service can take several hours to perform.